It should be mentioned that none of the entries can vie for the spot of Ubuntu’s default wallpaper. The background that greets all users on a fresh installed is designed in-house by the Canonical design team (and, if tradition holds, will remain a subtle iteration on the existing design).

Rules and Requirements

So what do you need to know to enter?

The most important rule is that all artwork should be original (i.e., your own work). You’re also limited to two entries, so be sure to only enter the best of the best! Avoid overt branding (hand drawn Yaks notwithstanding) and keep the Unity desktop layout in mind.

You’ll also need a Yahoo! account as submissions have to be made through the Flickr photo sharing service.